EMC Program Manager

Philips Iberica SAU; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health technology company is seeking an Electromagnetic Compatibility Program Manager to ensure compliance and drive EMC initiatives for their Image Guided Therapy Systems. The role involves strategic planning, cross-functional collaboration, and leadership in EMC practices, ensuring adherence to international standards and patient safety. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in EMC and project management within the medical devices sector, along with a strong educational background in Electrical Engineering.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of work experience in project and program management.
• Experience with electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) in the medical devices industry.

Responsibilities

• Drive all end-to-end EMC activities within the IGT-S portfolio.
• Lead EMC initiatives from concept through completion.
• Collaborate with engineering, regulatory, and quality teams.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Strategic mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Job Title

Electromagnetic Compatibility Program Manager

Job Description

EMC Program Manager (EMC stands for electromagnetic compatibility)

Your role:

• Deliver on the IGT-S (Image Guided Therapy Systems) business and program by effectively ensuring EMC (electromagnetic compatibility) compliancy of installed base and new innovation.

• Own and drive all end-to-end EMC activities within the IGT-S (Image Guided Therapy Systems) portfolio, ensuring robust planning, execution, and continuous improvement (should drive year on year efficiency to increase output)

• Develop, align, and execute the IGT-S EMC strategy and roadmap.

• Provide regular and transparent status updates (weekly, monthly, and at key project milestones) on EMC performance, enabling timely, data-driven decision-making and elevate help requests by the Business Management team.

• Lead EMC initiatives from concept through completion, setting clear goals, defining project scope, and managing resources for on-time, on-budget delivery.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, regulatory, quality, and other key stakeholders to ensure alignment, compliance, and optimization of EMC design and testing practices.

• Establish and maintain comprehensive EMC test plans and procedures, ensuring adherence to international standards and alignment with evolving industry requirements.

• Oversee external testing resources and facilities, managing vendor relationships and budgets to support timely, cost-effective EMC validation.

• Serve as the authority for EMC, advising teams on best practices, design considerations, and regulatory nuances to drive product excellence.

• Prepare and present clear, concise project reports and dashboards to senior leadership and cross-functional partners, articulating risk, mitigation plans, and strategic impact.

• Champion patient safety and quality, ensuring all EMC activities adhere to medical device regulations, risk management principles, and continuous quality improvement.

• Cultivate a future-focused EMC vision, positioning the role for broader organizational influence and potential executive leadership opportunities as the EMC function continues to grow in strategic importance.

• Design EMC long term strategies; assess, benchmark and drive best practices in technical expertise of staff, tools, and facilities for EMC design and test.

You're the right fit if:

• You have experience with electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and/or within the medical devices industry.

• You are a seasoned Project and Program Manager (for complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives), with a min. of 10 years of work experience.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (advanced degree preferred).

• Strong leadership and collaboration skills.

• Preferred: experience in working with certification body (eg CSA) and/or China NMPA.

• Preferred: Knowledge of global EMC standards (IEC, FCC, etc.) and medical device requirements

• Demonstrated commitment to patient safety, including risk management (ISO 14971).

• Strategic mindset and executive presence, ready to evolve into broader leadership roles.

How we work together
We believe that we are better together than apart. For our office-based teams, this means working in-person at least 3 days per week. This role is based in Philips office in Best.


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